Saturday, July 30, 2011

New Fabric

We're out at the cabin this week with Mr Mouse's family. I had to leave my sewing machine at home :( Today my mother in law had to go into Salmon Arm to get her hair done and asked if I wanted to go for a ride. I quickly agreed after hearing there was a quilt shop just a block from the salon. It was a really sweet little store with tons of fabrics, albeit a little pricy. I figured I shouldn't spend too too much there, so I did a loop of the store first just looking at all the pretty fabrics. Then I decided what to buy and went around gathering my goodies. When I was leaving the store I noticed Fabricland was across the street. Normally I try to avoid Fabricland if at all possible, but I thought I'd give this one a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The staff was friendly and helpful and the store was neat and tidy.

I have always wanted to try making a Dresden quilt, but have been intimidated by printing and cutting out the templates. Check out what I found:

A Dresdan template ruler! I can't wait to give this baby a try!!

Patterns were on sale at Fabricland, so I flipped through the Simplicity book and picked one I liked, as well as fabric that was $3.50/meter!!

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Hello! My name is Esther and I live in Calgary. I am married to a wonderful man named Lowen, and we have a crazy cat named Cleo. In my spare time I like to crochet, hike, bake, ski, travel, and spend time with family and friends. Here's some of what's been keeping me busy....